With just hours to go before the deadline, Alicia Hughes and Rich Williamson filed to run as Independents in the May 5 City Council election broadening the race for six Council seats. Both registered as Independents and will take on six Democratic incumbents and two Republicans. Mayor Bill Euille will run unopposed.

Republicans Phil Cefaratti and Frank Fannon were nominated as City Council candidates on the Republican slate following last Saturdays GOP Canvass at Minnie Howard, ending a not-so- suspenseful wait for at least part of the partys ticket.

I have been a teacher and football coach in Alexandria since 1973, and I am writing to support Frank Fannon for City Council. My association with Frank over the years, especially his involvement with the Alexandria Sportsmans Club, has shown me his commitment, compassion and concern toward our youth in Alexandria.

One relative newcomer, five incumbents and one former Alexandria mayor competed for six seats on the Democratic ballot for City Council, culminating in a strong caucus turnout at T.C. Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus Saturday.

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